Daily Needs ServicesBoys & Girls Club offers a structured after school and summer facility. It is for youth ages 6 to 18. Members can get homework help, play sports, learn life skills and more. Please call for more information, or visit www.bgcnf.org/about-alachua.
This group offers an after-school program. It offers tutoring and summer enrichment. It is for students in grades K-2. These students have scored below grade-level on county assessments. The program gives them extra attention. As well as the support they need to reach academic milestones. These milestones will help them be successful in school. The tutors are local high school students. Please call or visit the website for more information.
This church runs the Agape House. It provides free items for those in need. All that is required is a valid ID and a need. Once registered, clients can “shop” once every thirty days. The store is open on Mondays and Thursdays from 9am until 1pm. Please call or visit the website for more information.
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Advantage Aging Solutions is the local area agency on aging. It is also the aging and disability resource center. This group works to improve the quality of life for older adults. They offer many programs and services. The help is meant for older adults. It is also for persons with disabilities and caregivers. Please call or visit the website to learn more.
Elder Helpline: 1.800.963.5337
Programs Include:
This Center provides health, social, supportive and therapeutic day services for persons 60 years of age and over. There are also services for those with memory disorders. An initial intake and home assessment required. Please call the center for details.
Other locations:
Lutz Senior Center
112 First Avenue NW
Lutz FL 33549
813.264.3803
The Oaks at Riverview Senior Center
101 E. Kirby Street
Tampa FL 33604
813.272.6827
Phyllis H. Busansky Senior Center
4102 W. Spruce Street
Tampa FL 33607
813.554.5156
Plant City Senior Center
1205 S. Waller Street
Plant City FL 33566
813.757.3824
Town 'N Country Senior Center
7606 Paula Drive
Tampa FL 33615
813.873.6336
The Emergency Financial Assistance Program provides one-time assistance with rent, mortgage, and/or utility assistance of up to $1,750. For more information, visit www.alachuacounty.us/depts/css/socialservices/pages/services.aspx or call the number below.
The center provides services for the homeless and those in need. They can get a shower or use the laundry facilities. Services are free of charge for any who come to the center. Please see the website for more information.
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All Faiths Food Bank provides hunger relief. They partner with local agencies to provide food for those they serve.
Programs:
Contact for more information.
The CCE program provides community-based services. They help older people live in the least restrictive, yet cost-effective environment suitable to their needs. Individuals must be age 60 or older. They must be functionally impaired.
Eligible clients may receive services, including:
Please call or visit website for more information.
Alliance for Aging, Inc. provides EHEAP. Help is given to low-income households with at least one person 60 years of age or older. They may be able to help with utilities. You must meet eligibility guidelines. Please call or visit website for more information.
